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Douglas Klosen Obituary
He leaves his wife of 45 years, Carol A. (Madeja) Klosen; two sons, David M. Klosen of Boylston and Christopher J. Klosen and his wife Darlene of Fishkill, N.Y. A son, Stephen D. Klosen died in 2004. He also leaves his daughter-in-law, Susan M. Klosen of Milford; grandchildren: Lillian, Alexander, Kayla and Scott; his mother, Irene Klosen of Oakfield, N.Y.; a brother, Daniel Klosen of Virginia; a sister, Janet Mudrzynski of N.Y.; and two nieces.
Born in Batavia, N.Y. and raised in South Alabama, N.Y., son of the late Harold Klosen, Doug lived in Boylston for the last 15 years. He graduated from Oakfield-Alabama H.S. in New York in 1956 and from Alfred University in 1960 with a degree in ceramic engineering. Doug held various sales and managerial positions for the former Norton Co., Carborundum Corp. and Weaver Materiel. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. Mr. Klosen was an active member of St. Mary of the Hills Church in Boylston. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and playing bridge. Mr. Klosen served as a captain in the U.S. Army Field Artillery and was stationed in Germany.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 19th, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary of The Hills Church, 630 Cross St., Boylston. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Friday, July 18th from 5 to 8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St., Northborough. Memorial donations may be made to: The Grandchildren's Scholarship Fund c/o Carol Klosen, 122 Warren Street, Boylston, MA 01505 or The Salvation Army, 640 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. For online condolences or directions, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
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Jennifer and John Longmire (friends of Steve's)
July 22, 2008
Klosen Family-
We are so very very sad to hear about Doug. John and I have enjoyed spending time with all of you over the years and consider you our extended family, because, of course you always made us feel that way. We have had so many good laughs and times with you and Doug. He always had such a wonderful smile, a great laugh and big hugs for us. And he truly loved being with you his family so much. Family events were always so much fun. Please know our thoughts and love are with you and let us know if there is anything we can do for any of you. Again, I am so sorry.
Marty and Kim Martin
July 20, 2008
Dear Klosen Family,
We are friends of Chris and Darlene. We are so sad to hear about your loss.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marty, Kim, Amanda and Blake Martin
Kellie Morton
July 18, 2008
Mrs. Klosen,
I was very saddened to hear of Doug's passing, he was such a strong man, who always asked about others around him even when he was feeling so sick. Please accept my sympathies and to your family also. Doug will be very missed by us at the Levine Center. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Kellie A. Morton, PCA- Levine Center
Ellen and Ed hamel
July 18, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of Doug's passing. We both worked with him
at Norton Co.
Sandy Alafberg
July 18, 2008
Carol and Family
I was sadden to hear of Dougs passing, know that you are in my prayers. I loved listening to your stories and sharing mine when we were together, here at the CBO. Carol please extend my prayers to your family. I have missed talking with you Carol and think of you often. May God keep you and yours in his loving arms at this time.
Bob and Dianne Majewski
July 18, 2008
Carol and Family,
We are so saddened to learn of Doug's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of he and Bob coaching the Little League teams together in Princeton, when the boys were young.
Please accept our very deepest sympathies.
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